East End Travel Guide

Sanibel

A coastal scene with a lighthouse, beach, and ocean.
A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, beach, and dense greenery.

Stay near popular East End attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in East End

Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Inn

3 out of 5
937 East Gulf Drive Sanibel FL
The price is ฿9,967 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿9,967
฿13,202 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy a private beach, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Key West Express and Sanibel Island ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and beautiful hotel! So many options to do and see. The mattress needed to be turned as it had a big lump in the middle which made for horrible sleep but that won’t deter me from going back. I definitely will go back! We had a great time!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Sanibel Inn
Sunshine Island Inn

Sunshine Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
642 East Gulf Drive Sanibel FL
Stay at this motel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Key West Express and Sanibel Island Southern Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (308 reviews)
"Excellent facilities. Easy check in. Parking I. Front of room made for easy loading and unloading. We were only guests in resort for the two nights we were there, which was very special. Only negative was not directly on beach, which was not clear in info online about resort"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Sunshine Island Inn
Seahorse Cottages on Sanibel - Adults Only

Seahorse Cottages on Sanibel - Adults Only

3 out of 5
1223 Buttonwood Lane Sanibel FL
Stay at this cottage in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Key West Express and Sanibel Island Lighthouse ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
"Our cottage was great! It was clean, and the bed was comfortable. It was nice to have porch areas out front and back and it was an easy walk to the beach and restaurant/ice cream shop. It was also nice to have the small pool to cool off in. Would definitely stay here again if we ever come back to ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Seahorse Cottages on Sanibel - Adults Only
Tarpon Tale Inn

Tarpon Tale Inn

3 out of 5
367 Periwinkle Way Sanibel FL
The price is ฿7,749 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿7,749
฿8,640 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (409 reviews)
"Everything was great- property was well maintained and had everything we needed. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location to beach, shops, restaurants was really convenient! We will stay there again next time we go to Sanibel!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Tarpon Tale Inn
Shell Island Beach Club

Shell Island Beach Club

4 out of 5
255 Periwinkle Way Sanibel FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Key West Express and Sanibel Island Southern ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Great place to stay on the beach! Woman at the front desk was rude!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Shell Island Beach Club
Lighthouse Resort and Club

Lighthouse Resort and Club

4 out of 5
210 Periwinkle Way Sanibel FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Key West Express and Sanibel Island ...
Lighthouse Resort and Club
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Where to stay in East End

Find the best East End areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Mid Island

If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Beachview Country Club Estates

While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.

Sanctuary

While there might not be top attractions in Sanctuary, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blind Pass Beach and Turner Beach.

Gulf Shores

When in Gulf Shores, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



East End Travel Guide